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Hermit of Peking

Hermit of Peking The Hidden Life of Sir Edmund Backhouse

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Publisher's Synopsis

The scandalous story of sinologist Sir Edmund Backhouse, Victorian scholar & confidence trickster, is laid bare by distinguished historian Hugh Trevor-Roper, who describes the racy intrigue & bizarre fantasy life of the Manchu Imperial court with pace & an infectious delight in the process of historical research.

Book information

ISBN: 9781906011017
Publisher: Eland
Imprint: Eland
Pub date:
Edition: New Edition
DEWEY: 951.007202
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 416
Weight: 516g
Height: 214mm
Width: 139mm
Spine width: 28mm